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Shea, William B. beloved husband of the late Patricia (nee Shevlin), loving father of William B., Jr. (Diane and the late Margaret), Thomas (Patricia), James (Deborah), John (Linda), Michael (Maureen), Patricia, Peggy and the late Daniel (Becky) and Robert (Char), proud grandfather of 15 and great-grandfather of six, dear brother of Kathleen (the late Dave) Sullivan and Mary Ann (the late William) Cox and the late Fr. James, Daniel, Edward (the late Eileen) and Robert (Helen). Visitation Friday, 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, 8:15 a.m. until 9:15 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road (½ mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst. Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m. at Saint Domitilla Catholic Church, Hillside. Interment Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Elmhurst Memorial Hospice, 855 N. Church Ct., Elmhurst, IL 60126. For funeral information please call 1-630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com 
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for William Shea
Mary McGah
May 15, 2009
Dear Patty, Peggy, Bill, Tom, Jim, Jack & Mike,
I feel very fortunate to have known your dear Dad most of my life. He was a true gentleman to everyone he met. He related to all ages and made you feel 'special' when you 'ran into him' (especially at Stimac's). I know he is at peace with his family & friends who went before him. I will always think of Fr. Ed & him whenever I hear the song 'Show Me the Way to Go Home'. You gave him a beautiful funeral Mass & cemetery service.
Ronald and Betsy Guimon
May 9, 2009
To the wonderful Shea Family:
Words cannot express our saddness to hear of the loss of your dad. He always had a smile on his face, and brighten up the room by walking into it. He never had a bad word to say, and loved his wife and children and grandchildren to his fullest.
Love to you all Ron and Betsy Guimon
Debra O'Brien
May 9, 2009
Dear Uncle Bill, Kevin, Bill, & Families,
I was truly saddened to hear of the loss of your Dad/Grandfather. What a great man he was. I have wonderful memories of him. The last time I saw him was at Will's baptism and he looked good as ever with his great big smile always making me feel welcome. He will be missed. I am unable to attend the service. Please know that my heart goes out to you during this sad time.
Jack Percival
May 9, 2009
Bill,
My deepest condolences at the death of your Dad. I know how difficult it is to lose our parents. A great generation is leaving us! May he rest in peace!
Debbie Goff
May 8, 2009
While we didn't know William, we knew his daughter Peggy well. And, given her loving, kind and generous nature, we have no doubt that he was much the same. Our thoughts are with the Shea family during this time of remembering and honoring such a great man.
Warmest Regards,
The Volunteer Department
Elmhurst Memorial Hospital
Dorothy Amorella
May 7, 2009
Our lovely Uncle Bill was a man filled with joy and generosity. He will be missed. May he rest in peace with Our Lord and his beloved, Aunt Pat.
love,
Dorothy and Jim Amorella
The Gibbons Family
May 7, 2009
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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